"Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is warm, creamy, hearty, umami rich comfort food the whole family will love! Made without any canned soups!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups wild rice blend, (cooked according to package directions (measure uncooked)*)
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1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts or thighs, (chopped into large bite size pieces)
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1/4 tsp EACH salt, pepper, paprika
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2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (divided)
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1 yellow onion, (diced)
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3 stalks celery, (chopped)
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3 carrots, (chopped)
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6 cloves garlic, (minced)
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8 ounces baby Bella/cremini mushrooms, (sliced )
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2 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoons olive oil
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1/3 cup flour
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2 cups milk
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2 teaspoons chicken bouillon ((granulated, base or crushed cubes))
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1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil
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1/2 tsp EACH dried thyme, salt, pepper
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2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, (divided)
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil